Article Processing Charges (APC)

The GLOBAL JOURNAL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH FOUR ELEMENTS VISUAL (GJIRFEV) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality multidisciplinary research papers at a highly affordable publication cost of INR 300/- or USD 7 per accepted manuscript. The journal provides a global platform for researchers, academicians, and professionals to publish original scholarly work across diverse academic disciplines.

GJIRFEV ensures a fast, efficient, and transparent peer-review process. All accepted manuscripts include a free e-Certificate of Publication for all authors. The journal follows a fully transparent APC model with no submission fees, no hidden charges, and no additional compulsory costs.

Indian Authors

  • ₹300 per accepted manuscript (up to 6 authors)
  • ₹40 per additional author beyond 6 authors

Manuscripts are covered up to a maximum length of 20 pages (font size 10, line spacing 1.5). Any manuscript exceeding this limit will incur an additional charge of ₹85 for every extra 10 pages or part thereof.

International Authors

  • USD 7 per accepted manuscript (up to 6 authors)
  • USD 1 per additional author beyond 6 authors

Manuscripts are covered up to a maximum length of 20 pages (font size 10, line spacing 1.5). Any manuscript exceeding this limit will incur an additional charge of USD 3 for every extra 10 pages or part thereof.

Editorial Policy and Publication Ethics

All manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening followed by peer review. Publication decisions are based solely on originality, academic quality, clarity, and relevance to the journal scope.

Financial capability does not influence editorial decisions. The journal is committed to maintaining fairness, transparency, and academic integrity throughout the publication process.

Any post-publication corrections, updates, or modifications may involve additional charges where applicable. No hidden or undisclosed fees are applied beyond those stated in the official policy.

Purpose of Article Processing Charges (APC)

GJIRFEV is a self-sustaining open-access journal and does not receive financial support from government or private funding agencies. The APC model ensures free and unrestricted access to published research for readers worldwide without subscription barriers.

  • Editorial workflow and peer-review management
  • Manuscript formatting, typesetting, and production
  • DOI registration and assignment
  • Website hosting and technical maintenance
  • Digital archiving and long-term preservation
  • Indexing and database integration
  • Journal management systems and infrastructure development

A portion of the APC is reinvested to enhance publication quality, digital systems, and overall journal operations.

Payment Methods

Indian Authors

Payments may be made via Bank Transfer, UPI, Google Pay, Paytm, and PhonePe. Cheques and demand drafts are not accepted.

Only the above payment methods are currently available. Additional options will be introduced in the future.

International Authors

Payments can be made through Bank Transfer and Online payment systems (UPI, if available for international transactions).

Additional international payment gateways will be introduced in the future.

What the APC Includes

  • Full editorial and peer-review processing
  • Online publication of accepted manuscripts
  • DOI registration (Zenodo)
  • Digital archiving and long-term preservation
  • Indexing support
  • Publication certificate for all authors (soft copy)
  • Website hosting and technical infrastructure